Tributes

The postcard-pretty north east Aegean island of Samos is home to mountains and pine forests, history and culture, and beaches and traditional cuisine. And that’s without mentioning the deliciously sweet muscat for which the island is famous. Visit capital Vathi’s archaeological museum to see the 18ft high marble statue of …

The website “Rib and Sea” uploaded this video, as an extensive tribute to Samos. It is a well-produced video! Joseph Papadopoulos of “Rib and Sea” writes: Samos is one of the islands that I have visited several times in the past. However, is one of the islands that I fully …

The website “Trip in View” captured the beauty of Samos in a singular “exploration” which consists of some 2.046 aerial photographs and a 70 minutes long video! Go to this link and use your mouse to see all the pictures of the coastline. You can also look for other ways …

Best European Destinations agency discovered some of the finest unknown destinations in Europe. Kokkari on Samos island, Greece is among Europe’s 13 best hidden gems for 2016. Europe has incredible destinations, which are known worldwide, such as Amsterdam and its canals, London for its shopping and museums or Paris the City …

Visit Samos! Lush landscapes, endless beaches, architectural jewels and significant archaeological sites make Samos, in the southeast Aegean, a special destination. Source: greece-is.com 1. VATHI    Vathi, the island’s capital, biggest town and main port, may not serve as an ideal esplanade for strolling, but it does boast several worthy neo-classical buildings and …

Kerkis is a beautiful mountain. Wild, but beautiful! It’s nice to climb it, while walk all the way to Panagia Makrini is a delight! One Sunday morning, with a rented jeep, we started from Vathi towards the village of Kallithea and Panagia Makrini. We drive slowly in order to enjoy …

The Church of Panagia Saradaskaliotissa is dedicated to the Birthday of Blessed Virgin Mary. According to tradition, the cave, in which the Church is built, is the Cave of Pythagoras, i.e. the actual cave in which the ancient Greek mathematician found refuge when persecuted by Polycrates, the tyrant of Samos …

Who hasn’t envy Milo, Kleftiko and Sarakiniko? All visitors have admired the famous rock, which is the trademark of Milo, and the which-colored moonscape? In Varsamo, one of the most remote beaches of Samos (located below the village of Kallithea), we identified amazing similarities with the famous landscapes of Milos …

A Tribute to Fournoi Islands Published by the “Athinorama” Magazine (All references in taverns and rooms to let are retained unchanged) In the center of an imaginary triangle formed by Ikaria, Samos, and Patmos, Fournoi Islands live in their own untouched world. Called the “Island of Pirates”, it is actually …

Summer is a good opportunity for Greeks and foreign visitors to visit, know, and experience life in Samos! In this quick guide you’ll find brief but accurate information about Samos and all its places of interest. The guide is divided into three routes: the north (from Vathi to Karlovassi), the …